New York Times and commercial intelligencer vol. 1 no. 206

From the St. Louis (Mo.) Republican.
THE MORMONS.—We copy the annexed perspi-cuous statement of the Mormon difficulties, from the St. Louis Evening Gazette, being more full than any we have time to prepare. To the Ga-zette's statement, we can only add, that the editor has faithfully embodied the substance of the re-ports now in circulation in the city. In several instances, the statements conflict very much with each other.
Speculation is now busy in the inquiry, what shall be done with the Mormon leaders who have sur-rendered? What is their offence, and to what pun-ishment have they subjected themselves ? That the individuals who have been guilty of burning the houses or destroying property, or taking life, are amenable to the law, there can be no doubt, but for these offences each man must answer for himself— their leaders, unless known to have par-ticipated, cannot be held responsible in law. It is confidently asserted that the expense of this war to the state will not fall short of two or three hundred thousand dollars. This must be made from the pockets of the people. It is due to the people, that before the appropriation for this pur-pose is made, the legislature should institute a thorough investigation into the cause and history of the whole difficulty, and expose the guilty, be they whomsoever they may, to the public exacra-tion. We know not, although we have watched the matter closely from its commencement up to its termination, who is most to blame, or upon whom public condemnation should fall, and we presume the mass of our readers are not better in-formed. As the people must "pay the piper," it is due to them that they should know who got up and kept up the dance.
THE MORMON WAR ENDED !—The Mormon war has been terminated, by a surrender of the Mor-mon leaders to the troops under Gen. Atchinson This happened on Sunday Oct. 28th. On that day, about three thousand men, being part of the army of 5000, ordered out under Gen. Clark, com-prising Gen. Atchinson division, made their ap-pearance, before the town of Far West, the coun-ty seat of Caldwell county, where the Mormons were entrenched. Upon their approach the Mor-mons had hoisted a white flag, which was shot down by Capt. Bogard, but was immediately re-placed. Gen. Atchinson's then sent in a message, , with a view to learn their wishes and intentions, when six of the leaders avowed their willingness to surrender, in the expectation that the Mor- mons should be unharmed. The surrender was accepted ; and the individuals put under guard. Their names are Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon, George Hinkle, Lyman Wght, Perley P. Pratt, and Mr. Knight. The Mormons assembled, at Far West, comprized 700 men under arms. Of this number, a small body of 150, retreated and pursued their way to the northern frontier.
The reports vary as to what happened after the surrender. In fact, our intelligence does not come down clearly to a period, later thon the day of the capitulation.
On the day after, Gen. Atchinson received the order of the Governor, which has already been mentioned in this paper, as directing the expul-sion or extermination of the Mormons. It is said that, shocked and disgusted with the severity of the command, he retired and went home. After that event, it is stated that several—some account say 40 of the Mormons—were put to death. One version of this statement is, that the Mormons killed, at this time, were such as had not come into Far West. We need, however, more cer-tain and authentic information, than we now have, on this head.
Gen. Clark, with the remainder of the troops, collected from the counties below Caldwell, was, on the Friday after the surrender, encamped in Ray County, and had not then reached Far West.
It is stated that about the time of the surrender, a company of men, 200 in number, fell upon a body of the Mormons, in Splawn's settlement on Shoal Creek, about 20 miles from Far West. The Mormons, it is said, were 36 in number; and the story runs that all but four were put to death. Some of the names of the killed, as re-ported to us, are David Evans, from Ohio, Jacob Fox, from Pennsylvania, Thomas M'Bride and his father, Mr. Daly, M. Merril and his son-in-law, Mr. White all from Ohio.
The facts about Bogard's fight are that two of his men were killed, one outright and one died of his wounds. At the same four Mormons fell, among them the captain of their band. Bogard's company were stationed on the line of Ray Co. to intercept communication between Ray and Caldwell. They had captured four Mormons ; and to rescue these the attack was made upon , them by the Mormons. Bogard's company is i said to have been 40 in number ; and the Mor- mons 70.
As to the Mormon ravages in Daviess County, the plundering and burning of which so much as been said, we are informed that, before these hos-tile operations, the Mormons held a consultation, at which the propriety of the steps afterwards taken were debated at large. Some of their numbers were averse to the plan, and nearly one third dissented from it. The reasons assigned for these measures, were alleged outrages by their enemies in Carroll and Daviess counties. According to the Mormon statement, their hous-es and buildings near Dewitt, in Carrol county, had been destroyed by their enemies, and they themselves expelled from the county and after-wards pursued, on their retreat to Daviess. It was, therefore, as they allege, in retalliation for previous unprovoked outrages, that they executed their system of violence and terror in the county of Daviess. Evidently, they could not have adopted a more suicidal policy, allowing their own statements to be wholly true.
We have no time now—and it would take more space than we can spare for it—even with a knowledge of all the facts, to enter into a history of the origin and progress of the difficulty. But there is a statement in this connection, which we have heard but recently, and which we sincerely hope is not true. That statement is as follows.
Apout the 9th or 10th of last month, when about 80 Mormon families had been expelled from Carrol county, and driven into Daviess, a message was sent by them to the state executive, praying for his interposition in their behalf. The reply to that message was, that already the state had been put to a great deal of expense on account of these difficulties, and that he could see no cause to interpose, thus leaving the parties to fight it out!
The disposition of the captured Mormons pre-sents a case of great difficulty. They are generally poor—at least they have but little money, and few means besides their stock and crops to preserve them from starvation. As it is, we suspect these means are very much abridged. The presence of several thousand troops in their vicinitty must have reduced them greatly. The proposition—so it is given out—is to remove them from the state Who will advance the funds, wherewith to con-summate such a measure? And where shall they be sent? Their numbers exceed five thousand , men, women, and children ! Are these 5000 peo ple—without any means, and literally beggars—to be thrust upon the charities of Illinois, Iowa, or Wisconsin?
It is said that the leaders are to be put to trial. We hope there may be a trial, and that the trial will extend to a most thorough, rigid and impar-tial examination into the origin and progress of this extraordinary commotion. We hope that a searching operation will be applied to the guilty on all sides. It is only in such a way that the government and people of this state can place themselves in a just and dignified attitute before their sister governments and fellow citizens of the Union.

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From the St. Louis (Mo.) Republican.
THE MORMONS.—We copy the annexed perspi-cuous statement of the Mormon difficulties, from the St. Louis Evening Gazette, being more full than any we have time to prepare. To the Ga-zette's statement, we can only add, that the editor has faithfully embodied the substance of the re-ports now in circulation in the city. In several instances, the statements conflict very much with each other.
Speculation is now busy in the inquiry, what shall be done with the Mormon leaders who have sur-rendered? What is their offence, and to what pun-ishment have they subjected themselves ? That the individuals who have been guilty of burning the houses or destroying property, or taking life, are amenable to the law, there can be no doubt, but for these offences each man must answer for himself— their leaders, unless known to have par-ticipated, cannot be held responsible in law. It is confidently asserted that the expense of this war to the state will not fall short of two or three hundred thousand dollars. This must be made from the pockets of the people. It is due to the people, that before the appropriation for this pur-pose is made, the legislature should institute a thorough investigation into the cause and history of the whole difficulty, and expose the guilty, be they whomsoever they may, to the public exacra-tion. We know not, although we have watched the matter closely from its commencement up to its termination, who is most to blame, or upon whom public condemnation should fall, and we presume the mass of our readers are not better in-formed. As the people must "pay the piper," it is due to them that they should know who got up and kept up the dance.
THE MORMON WAR ENDED !—The Mormon war has been terminated, by a surrender of the Mor-mon leaders to the troops under Gen. Atchinson This happened on Sunday Oct. 28th. On that day, about three thousand men, being part of the army of 5000, ordered out under Gen. Clark, com-prising Gen. Atchinson division, made their ap-pearance, before the town of Far West, the coun-ty seat of Caldwell county, where the Mormons were entrenched. Upon their approach the Mor-mons had hoisted a white flag, which was shot down by Capt. Bogard, but was immediately re-placed. Gen. Atchinson's then sent in a message, , with a view to learn their wishes and intentions, when six of the leaders avowed their willingness to surrender, in the expectation that the Mor- mons should be unharmed. The surrender was accepted ; and the individuals put under guard. Their names are Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon, George Hinkle, Lyman Wght, Perley P. Pratt, and Mr. Knight. The Mormons assembled, at Far West, comprized 700 men under arms. Of this number, a small body of 150, retreated and pursued their way to the northern frontier.
The reports vary as to what happened after the surrender. In fact, our intelligence does not come down clearly to a period, later thon the day of the capitulation.
On the day after, Gen. Atchinson received the order of the Governor, which has already been mentioned in this paper, as directing the expul-sion or extermination of the Mormons. It is said that, shocked and disgusted with the severity of the command, he retired and went home. After that event, it is stated that several—some account say 40 of the Mormons—were put to death. One version of this statement is, that the Mormons killed, at this time, were such as had not come into Far West. We need, however, more cer-tain and authentic information, than we now have, on this head.
Gen. Clark, with the remainder of the troops, collected from the counties below Caldwell, was, on the Friday after the surrender, encamped in Ray County, and had not then reached Far West.
It is stated that about the time of the surrender, a company of men, 200 in number, fell upon a body of the Mormons, in Splawn's settlement on Shoal Creek, about 20 miles from Far West. The Mormons, it is said, were 36 in number; and the story runs that all but four were put to death. Some of the names of the killed, as re-ported to us, are David Evans, from Ohio, Jacob Fox, from Pennsylvania, Thomas M'Bride and his father, Mr. Daly, M. Merril and his son-in-law, Mr. White all from Ohio.
The facts about Bogard's fight are that two of his men were killed, one outright and one died of his wounds. At the same four Mormons fell, among them the captain of their band. Bogard's company were stationed on the line of Ray Co. to intercept communication between Ray and Caldwell. They had captured four Mormons ; and to rescue these the attack was made upon , them by the Mormons. Bogard's company is i said to have been 40 in number ; and the Mor- mons 70.
As to the Mormon ravages in Daviess County, the plundering and burning of which so much as been said, we are informed that, before these hos-tile operations, the Mormons held a consultation, at which the propriety of the steps afterwards taken were debated at large. Some of their numbers were averse to the plan, and nearly one third dissented from it. The reasons assigned for these measures, were alleged outrages by their enemies in Carroll and Daviess counties. According to the Mormon statement, their hous-es and buildings near Dewitt, in Carrol county, had been destroyed by their enemies, and they themselves expelled from the county and after-wards pursued, on their retreat to Daviess. It was, therefore, as they allege, in retalliation for previous unprovoked outrages, that they executed their system of violence and terror in the county of Daviess. Evidently, they could not have adopted a more suicidal policy, allowing their own statements to be wholly true.
We have no time now—and it would take more space than we can spare for it—even with a knowledge of all the facts, to enter into a history of the origin and progress of the difficulty. But there is a statement in this connection, which we have heard but recently, and which we sincerely hope is not true. That statement is as follows.
Apout the 9th or 10th of last month, when about 80 Mormon families had been expelled from Carrol county, and driven into Daviess, a message was sent by them to the state executive, praying for his interposition in their behalf. The reply to that message was, that already the state had been put to a great deal of expense on account of these difficulties, and that he could see no cause to interpose, thus leaving the parties to fight it out!
The disposition of the captured Mormons pre-sents a case of great difficulty. They are generally poor—at least they have but little money, and few means besides their stock and crops to preserve them from starvation. As it is, we suspect these means are very much abridged. The presence of several thousand troops in their vicinitty must have reduced them greatly. The proposition—so it is given out—is to remove them from the state Who will advance the funds, wherewith to con-summate such a measure? And where shall they be sent? Their numbers exceed five thousand , men, women, and children ! Are these 5000 peo ple—without any means, and literally beggars—to be thrust upon the charities of Illinois, Iowa, or Wisconsin?
It is said that the leaders are to be put to trial. We hope there may be a trial, and that the trial will extend to a most thorough, rigid and impar-tial examination into the origin and progress of this extraordinary commotion. We hope that a searching operation will be applied to the guilty on all sides. It is only in such a way that the government and people of this state can place themselves in a just and dignified attitute before their sister governments and fellow citizens of the Union.